Whither a Malaysia for all?


The columnist bemoans what seems to be a striking return to divisive identity politics by a major component of the unity government.

THIS week, Malaysia no longer feels like a country I want to be a part of, much less proud of. Because one part of the current government threw its support behind a reckless call to boycott a business, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of Malaysians who have done no wrong.

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